Diffuse Astrocytoma Brain Tumours Surgery Radiation Therapy

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Diffuse Astrocytoma

Diffuse astrocytomas grow slowly, but they often spread into nearby tissues. Some of them progress to a higher grade. They occur most often in young adults.

Treatment of diffuse astrocytoma may include the following:

Surgery , usually with radiation therapy.
A clinical trial of surgery and radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy for tumors that cannot be completely removed by surgery.
A clinical trial of radiation therapy delayed until the tumor progresses.
A clinical trial comparing high- dose and low-dose radiation therapy.

Treatment Options for BrainTumours

Read more about specific brain Tumour types and their treatment options:

Talk to your Neurosurgeon or Dr Pope will be more than willing to discuss these with you.